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Description

Project Kuiper is a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at deploying a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to this mission.

Role Overview:

As a Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our engineering team focused on pioneering new product development. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the design and optimization of DC/DC and AC/DC power electronics systems, specifically tailored to power our advanced phased array antenna customer terminals. This role will function as a lead role that drives the current generation and next generation power architecture for the Kuiper Customer Terminal products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design various DC/DC topologies such as: buck, boost, IBC, STC, isolated flyback, half/full bridge, etc.

• Simulate and optimize PDN using industry standard tools (SPICE, Sigrity, Hyperlynx, etc.)

• Lead a team of engineers during deep dive efforts to root cause power noise related system effects.

• Leverage expertise in various AC/DC & DC/DC topologies to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Address EMI/EMC challenges in power circuits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Develop efficiency and cost models for power electronics designs, exploring different topologies to enhance product line performance.

• Generate test plans and procedures, supporting flow-down requirement definitions, and oversee design verification activities.

• Lead schematic capture and PCB layout design, ensure robustness and manufacturability.

• Conducting board bring-up, executing test campaigns, and proposing effective solutions to design issues.

Export Control Requirement:

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum due to applicable export control laws and regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Electronics and experience in the consumer electronics industry

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics design, particularly in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycles – concept to production

• 5+ years of experience in power integrity design and analysis

• Experience with measurement, troubleshooting and debug skills in a lab environment

• Experience in schematic capture tools and PCB layout design, with experience in leading design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree or pHD in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Electronics and experience in the consumer electronics industry

• 7+ years of experience in power electronics design, particularly in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion

• 7+ years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycles – concept to production

• 7+ years of experience in power integrity design and analysis

• Experience with measurement, troubleshooting and debug skills in a lab environment

• Experience in schematic capture tools and PCB layout design, with experience in leading design reviews.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.